BYRON — Shirley Ann Sutton, 73, of Byron, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, at Generations, surrounded by her family. Born November 14, 1950, in Oregon, IL, Shirley was the cherished daughter of Charles “Chalkeye” and Mary (Shugars) McInturff. She attended Mt. Morris High School and later married Robert J. Sutton on October 22, 1993; he preceded her in death on May 3, 2022.
Shirley was known for her passion for working on computers and her love of playing Nintendo games, particularly Zelda. She was a sociable soul who cherished her coffee outings uptown and found solace in attending church services. In her leisure time, she loved baking, sewing, and crocheting.
Shirley leaves behind her daughter, Jodi Morrison; her mother Mary McInturff; her sister Sherry (Bryan) Spring; her granddaughter, Amber (Fred Uryasz) Myers; and nephews, Kendrick (Samantha) Spring and Tanner Spring. She is reunited in peace with her husband Robert J. Sutton; and her father, Charles “Chalkeye” McInturff.
A Celebration of Life honoring Shirley will be held at 11 am, Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Byron Forest Preserve North Shelter, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron, IL 61010, with Rev. Willie Little officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to either Serenity Hospice or to the family. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all who supported Shirley during her three-year battle with cancer, your kindness meant the world to her. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com